Stuyvenberg, Donald J.

1924 - 2012  (87 years)    Has 14 ancestors and 6 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Stuyvenberg, Donald J.
  Born	25 Mar 1924	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1941	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Kimberly High School Class of 1941
  Military Service	Between 1941 and 1945
  WWII - US Army Air Corps
  the U.S. Army Air Corp where he served in Italy from 1941 to 1945 as a captain on a B-24 bomber. He was a navigator bombardier and flew in 27 missions receiving numerous medals
  	Stuyvenberg, Donald Military
  Died	4 Mar 2012	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	6 Mar 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Donald J. Stuyvenberg of Appleton, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Don was born in Appleton on March 25th, 1924 son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Plesser) Stuyvenberg. He was married to Dorothy Hopfensperger from 1943 until her passing in 1988. Together they raised four children: Sally Kaney (special friend Greg Lauer) of Kaukauna, Sandy (Dan) Van Gompel of Temecula, CA, Cindy (Dan) Haen of Kaukauna & Bill (Tina) Stuyvenberg of Covington, GA; grandchildren: Michael Kaney, Craig, Brett & Derek Van Gompel, Amy & Nick Haen and Liz, Lauren and Anna Stuyvenberg. Don is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Ashlyn, Reid and Dylan Van Gompel.In 1991, Don married the second love of his life, Ginger Welhouse and enjoyed 21 years of happiness. Throughout their years together they enjoyed their dog Charlie, family gatherings, traveling, gardening, Lake Park Swim & Fitness Club and then in the later years baking cookies and pies. Don graduated from Kimberly High School in 1941. He then joined the U.S. Army Air Corp where he served in Italy from 1941 to 1945 as a captain on a B-24 bomber. He was a navigator bombardier and flew in 27 missions receiving numerous medals. After proudly serving his country, he was employed by Kimberly-Clark as an electrician. He followed this endeavor as an employee of Lawrence University retiring as the Physical Plant Director. He enjoyed many years at the family cottage at Lake Poygan and playing golf in his earlier years. He will be remembered for using his "handyman" talents to help his family and friends. On August 31st, 2010 Don thoroughly enjoyed attending the Air Force Honor Flight in Washington D.C. Along with his children and grandchildren, he is survived by his loving wife Ginger; brother, Gene; sisters: Betty Ludwig and Mary "Pete" & Larry VanderPas; sisters-in-law: Nori, June, Nancy, Karen and Pat Stuyvenberg, Bea Hopfensperger, Ruth (Norb) DeCoster and Jane Christensen; and also special friends, George & Laurie VanBeek. He is preceded in death by his brothers: Ken, Robert, Paul, Jerry and Dick Stuyvenberg; and his sister: Rita (Carl) Rehfeldt. Don's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, especially Dr. Baum, Dr. Jack Meyer, Dr. Gregory and the nursing and CNA staff on 2nd Floor Cardiac Unit and 4th Floor South. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks at 6:00 p.m. with Fr. Andy officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna. Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 E. Kimberly Ave. Kimberly 788-6202 Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from March 6 to March 7, 2012
  Tombstone	St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  	Stuyvenberg, Donald J. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I72590	1FamilyTree | CarlaDorow25298, JulieGonnering112641
  Last Modified	14 May 2017

  
  

  Father	Stuyvenberg, Henry Nicholas,   b. 5 Jan 1900, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 20 Mar 1963, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 63 years)
  Mother	Plesser, Elizabeth,   b. 14 Jul 1898, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Dec 1962, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 64 years)
  Family ID	F20121	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Hopfensperger, Dorothy L.,   b. 15 Feb 1925, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 9 Aug 1988, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 63 years)
  Married	Aft 1943
  Children	1. Stuyvenberg, William   2. Stuyvenberg, Sally   3. Stuyvenberg, Sandra + 4. Stuyvenberg, Cynthia L.
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F23396	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	VandenHeuvel, Virginia Mae "Ginger",   b. 12 Apr 1929, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 24 Aug 2018, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Married	6 Jun 1991	, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
  Marriage Record (Family)	6 Jun 1991
  Donald Joseph Stuyvenberg 1924 Virginia Mae Vandenheuvel 1929 Outagam ie 6 Jun 1991
  Last Modified	13 Nov 2014
  Family ID	F20122	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 25 Mar 1924 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1941 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 6 Jun 1991 - , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Died - 4 Mar 2012 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Tombstone - - St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA Buried - - St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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